Step-by-Step: The Neurologic Examination

The neurologic examination is a series of observations and tests that determine if a lesion is present, where it is located, and how severe the lesion is.

Open & Laparoscopic Liver Biopsy

This step-by-step guide describes how to obtain a liver biopsy sample by Baker punch and clamshell technique via laparoscopy.

Surgeon's Corner: Ovarian Remnant

The most likely diagnosis in a spayed cat with history of periodic estrus is ovarian remnant. This video demonstrates the technique to identify and remove ovarian remnants.

Surgeon's Corner: Pyometra

A 3 year-old intact female Husky presented with a history of lethargy. Physical examination revealed a mid-abdominal mass and a purulent vulvar discharge.

Surgeon's Corner: Soft Palate & Stenotic Nares Resection for Brachycephalic Dogs

A French bulldog presents with airway obstruction and subsequent regurgitation. In this surgical video, Howard B Seim III, DVM, DACVS shares his approach to soft palate resection.

Sarcoma in Animals and Humans

Man vs man’s best friend—view a side-by-side sarcoma case in a dog and in a human.

Pain Management in an Arthritic Senior Cat

Behavior changes may be the first sign of pain in some cats. Explore options for multimodal pain management in senior cats.

Surgeon's Corner: Tail Fold Caudectomy

Watch this video and learn how to perform corkscrew tail amputation for dogs with coccygeal vertebral malformations.

Ataxic Gait in an English Bulldog

A young bulldog is presented for significant incoordination in all 4 limbs. Could metronidazole prescribed months ago be part of the problem?

Examination of the Ear

A thorough ear examination involves 3 independent parts. This step-by-step guide walks you through a comprehensive evaluation from start to finish.

Flail Chest: Diagnosis & Bandaging

Appropriate stabilization of flail chest can reduce pain and result in better outcomes. Fine-tune your approach with this step-by-step guide.

Surgeon's Corner: Friction Knots & the Aberdeen Knot

Watch this video to learn the proper use of 3 common friction knots, and Aberdeen knot used to end a continuous suture line.

Cardiac Interventional Therapy in Companion Animals

Cardiac interventional therapy provides an option with reduced cost, operative times, and septic concerns as well as increased applicability.

Progressive Head Muscle Atrophy in a Dog

A 9-year-old castrated golden retriever presented with a 9-month history of worsening muscle atrophy of the right side of the head.

Canine Urohydropropulsion

Not all cystic calculi require surgical removal. Watch this video of urohydropropulsion performed in a 6-year-old female Akita for tips on this less-invasive procedure.

Peracute Tetraparesis in a Boston Terrier

A Boston terrier is evaluated for peracute tetraparesis. Where would you localize this lesion?

Chorioretinitis

See the various appearances of chorioretinitis, coupled with the underlying systemic disease or other condition.